How Data and AI Transform Electric Bus Operations

Last week at Clean Buses Europe, our CEO Jonas Van Eyck joined Daniel Hesse, Head of Technology and Innovation at BVG Berlin, to discuss how data and AI are transforming electric bus operations across Europe. Drawing on Jump Energy’s extensive experience managing batteries in Africa, Jonas showcased how we now provide bus operators with real-time insights into battery health, safety, and performance—regardless of brand or model. The takeaway was simple: smarter, safer, more efficient fleets begin with better battery data—and it’s time to break down the OEM data silos holding that information back.

Outside our session, the conference was alive with forward-looking ideas. Many operators struggle with fragmented software ecosystems, cobbling together tools that weren’t built to work together. While data collection and structuring are increasingly outsourced, analytics often remain in-house — highlighting the value operators place on turning raw information into actionable insights. And some fleets are taking control even further, building significant parts of their tech stack internally to enhance flexibility and spark innovation.

For a startup like ours, every conversation at these events is invaluable. It’s inspiring to see bus operators leading the way toward greener urban transport. Next up: Busworld Europe, where Jonas will tackle risk management and insurance implications for electric bus charging. If you’ll be there, let’s continue the conversation: how are you harnessing battery data and AI to drive operational cost savings and optimize your fleet’s performance? Reach out or find us at Busworld—together, we can accelerate the electrification of bus fleets.